The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a community based nonprofit organization established to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants, and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. We imagine a future where refugees and immigrants belong, our staff are nurtured, and all communities thrive.
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization at a glance
In short: The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization gave $48K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,948
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,948
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $47,948
- Total assets
- $22,908,428
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Native American Youth and Family Center ($48K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $150K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native American Youth and Family Center Portland, OR | Low Income Home Energy Assistance | $47,948 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,908,428 | $67,361,703 | $65,543,967 | $47,948 | 1 | $11,172 |
| 2024 | $23,559,831 | $60,361,805 | $59,474,602 | $59,147 | 1 | $12,370 |
| 2023 | $18,948,413 | $54,825,362 | $51,987,891 | $30,344 | 1 | $53,499 |
| 2022 | $17,296,816 | $43,301,506 | $42,241,810 | $61,484 | 1 | $2,450 |
| 2021 | $15,349,691 | $38,248,192 | $35,299,620 | $129,978 | 1 | $9,337 |
| 2020 | $11,943,578 | $27,534,664 | $26,516,579 | $150,304 | 2 | $10,279 |
About The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
Based on IRS filings
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization is a public charity, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $48K. Net investment income was $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization is led by Lee Po Cha, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee Po Cha
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $227K (2025)
Matthew McClellan
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanja Lux
Director of Finance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$142K (2024) → $165K (2025)
Vadim Mozyrsky
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aneesh Aggarwal
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cayle Tern
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karina Rutova
Secretary
Board Member → Member, 2023
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laila Hajoo
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashkan Jafari
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Komi Kalevor
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nish Gunasignam
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles McGee II
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Zaur Akhriev (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Tong Lee (2021–2023) — Fiscal Director · Filing note: Started March 2021
- Former: Charles McGee Sr. (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Djimet Dogo (2023) — Director of Africa House
- Former: Jennifer Bremner (2023) — Director of Development
- Former: Ben Leung (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Bruce Bliatout (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Connie Nguyen-Truong (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gerry Uba (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Mardine Mao (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tenzin Gonta (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Burton (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Xiomara Torres (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aura Rad (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Burton (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Trinh Tran (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Mei Lee (2021) — Fiscal Director · Filing note: Thru March 2021
- Former: Laura Rojas (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mei Lee Start Date Feb (2020) — Fiscal Director
- Former: Taye Yemeru (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $227K, to Lee Po Cha (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
How much does The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization give each year?
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization gave $48K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $59K across 1 grant.
How large is The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization?
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $67.4M.
Where does The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization operate?
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization's EIN?
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0806295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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